Key highlights
- Volkswagen Virtus and Taigun 1.5 TSI MT discontinued
- 1.5 TSI engine option now available only with automatic gearbox
- New prices for the 1.5 TSI DSG start at Rs 18.80 lakh
Volkswagen has quietly discontinued the manual 1.5 TSI trims from the Virtus and Taigun in India. The affordable yet fun trims are now replaced by the availability of only a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. Read all the details below.
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1.5 TSI MT axed, Volkswagen Virtus and Taigun variants revised
The first month of 2026 has brought an interesting change for VW lovers in India. The German carmaker has silently axed the manual variants of the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine-equipped Virtus and Taigun models. While the reason behind this decision is yet to be known, both models are now only available with an automatic gearbox.
Speaking of the details, the 1.5 TSI manual gearbox variants offered frugal pricing. Buyers who wanted more performance, but had a budget constraint, preferred the MT variants as these were aggressively priced. For reference, the Virtus 1.5 TSI MT was priced at Rs 17.09 lakh, while the Taigun 1.5 TSI MT was priced at Rs 17.04 lakh (ex-showroom).
Now, with their discontinuation, the 1.5 TSI engine is available only with the 7-speed DSG automatic transmission option. Therefore, the starting price has automatically increased. The Virtus 1.5 TSI DSG is now available at Rs 18.80-19 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Taigun 1.5 TSI DSG is available at Rs 18.95-19.19 lakh (ex-showroom).
